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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 707.75 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 707.75 and 405.56 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 707.75 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/707.75 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 707.75 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 287,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,029.52/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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